We are sharing this initiative dedicated to the memory of Lana “Sati” Chornohorska, a queer anarchist fighter who, before the full-scale invasion, was a journalist, artist and activist, and later served as a drone operator. She was killed in a Russian attack in the Zaporizhzhia region on 1 January 2026.
We are republishing the event organisers’ statement:
“We are delighted to invite you to the UKRAINIAN QUEER RESISTANCE event in Milan!
Saturday, 7 November, at 5 pm Casa dei Diritti, Via De Amicis 10, Milan Free admission
At the event, donations will be collected to support medical treatment for wounded Ukrainian defenders. Everyone will also receive a piece of charity merchandise as a gift.
We will talk about the Ukrainian queer struggle, watch videos featuring Ukrainian defenders who are part of the queer community, and pay tribute to Lana “Sati” Chornohorska and all those who have given their lives for freedom and a more just world.
We will also inaugurate an art exhibition by Vladyslav Nimak, a volunteer fighter with “Udachnyky”.
Programme:
- The life and struggle of Lana “Sati”
- Video screenings featuring Ukrainian queer defenders and volunteers, followed by an open discussion
- Opening of the art exhibition “The Landscapes We Did Not Deserve” by Vladyslav Nimak, a volunteer fighter with “Udachnyky”, with charity merchandise from Ukraine.”